Smart For Life "Cookie Diet" ReviewIntended for quick weight loss

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This diet works best for the following people...

Those needing to quickly lose weight for a special event (at least 2 weeks away)

People who suffer from hunger between meals while on a diet.

People who need help lowering their daily calorie intake.

This diet should be avoided by...

Pregnant or nursing mothers.

People with existing conditions should consult a physician before starting this diet

Smart For Life Overview

Smart For LifeCookies were created to help people lose weight using a low calorie, meal replacement approach. With over 40 clinics in North America, Smart for Life is also one of the largest weight management centers in the US.

How does the Smart for Life Cookie Diet work?

The premise of the cookie diet is eating low calorie. You will eat 6 cookies a day and a sensible dinner. Each cookie has a proprietary blend of amino acids, fiber, and vitamins that will offer appetite suppression and reduce hunger cravings throughout the day.

The Smart for Life weight loss program is available in two different formats:

At HomeThe"at home" plan is more convenient and less intrusive. You can simply order online and have the products delivered right to your door.

In ClinicWith their "in clinic" medical program, they offer you direct physician care, meaning you have to schedule an appointment with a certified center. During your visit a complete physical is given, appropriate lab tests, blood work, body scan, etc. You're probably asking if your insurance provider would cover this type of visit and the answer is no. We recommended the in clinic program for those who are dangerously obese.

Pros and Cons to Consider

Pros

Program is easy to follow.

Cookies are mostly organic

Cookies do promote weight loss.

Cookies contain no stimulants or harmful side effects.

Cons

Meal replacement diets are not suitable for long term use.

Does not promote exercise.

Diet is very low calorie and should be used under doctor supervision.

Smart For Life Testimonials

Most of the testimonials found online were positive with many boasting loses of 10lbs to 15lbs during the first two weeks. Many of the skeptics were pleased with their first experience and were very willing to purchase again in bulk. But in our research it was evident that this diet is not for everyone. The negative reviews and comments were on price and lack of variety. Some went as far as to call the diet boring. There are also no consumer discounts and products must be purchased from the official website.

Recipes using smart for life cookies

FRUIT COBBLER RECIPE (Makes 1serving)

1 Smart Cookie, any flavor

2 packets sugar substitute

8 pumps butter spray

1–2 tbsp. calorie-free, fat-free fruit spread, any flavor

Cinnamon, to taste

Crumble cookie and place in a microwave safe bowl. Spray cookie crumbles with up to eight pumps of butter spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon (optional). Stir in fruit spread. Heat in the microwave for one minute.

Crumble cookies into small pieces. On bottom of a freezer safe dish, layer fruit spread, marshmallow and chocolate dip. Top with half of the cookie crumbles. Add another layer of fruit spread, marshmallow and chocolate dip. Add the rest of the cookie crumbles. Add one final layer of marshmallow and chocolate dip. Freeze for 30-45 minutes.

If using two cookies, please enjoy 1/2 of the parfait at a time.

How much does it Cost?

A 2 week kit of Smart For Life cookies costs $133.90. The Smart For Life website also offers shakes, muffins, salad dressings, and soups to give a little more variety to the diet.

Conclusion

Clearly, as depicted by the testimonials on their website, the program has worked for thousands of people. The program also comes with great information on how to keep weight off. It is recommended to consult a doctor prior to starting this diet.

I started today need to lose 20 pounds. The cookies are better than I thought, but then I do like chocolate. You do need to warm them slightly.

Posted On:October 21, 2011, 12:19 pm

Amanda

This is my second round with the cookies. First time I lost 45 lbs in 3 month swith no exercise....gained it all back. Gonna try it again and join weight watchers as soon as I take off the weight. It is easy to take it off with this diet.....it is the KEEPING IT OFF that is the challenge!

Posted On:October 17, 2011, 9:33 pm

Noelle

Lost weight and felt great!!

Posted On:August 18, 2011, 4:54 pm

penny gregory

need healthy advice for 66 yr.old

Posted On:August 14, 2011, 8:13 am

Loulou

@Rashi - Your probably not fat or you could'nt do it so you say its crapy products. I did it myself and I lost 15pounds in 2 months. And no I am not "sales-people" for smart for life.

Posted On:June 13, 2011, 11:09 am

bluel

When you stop using this diet program or other kinds of diet tools from companies like shakes, etc. then you could gain weight back.

Posted On:May 27, 2011, 9:02 pm

noober

Lunar,
You CAN exercise but bear in mind that the diet will not give you enough calories to actually work with if you exercise. Take other supplements to keep your body stable, as well as some carbs and more caloric foods that are good for exercise.

Posted On:May 11, 2011, 9:36 am

Lumar

If I do the " at home" cookie diet, can I excercise?

Posted On:May 2, 2011, 8:54 am

vanessa

So I ordered a 5 week supply and I'm on day 10 I have found the diet to be very simple to follow and I've already lost 6 pounds, my only concern is my age and weight (17, female, 150lbs) will the diet be effective being the age and weight that I am? Please help!

Posted On:May 1, 2011, 7:39 pm

The Real Cookie Monster

Raaawwrrr~ awful cookies mi no approve raaaaawrrrrr..

Posted On:April 26, 2011, 3:34 pm

Diane

Great diet! I have lost 50lbs in 2 1/2 months. I Feel great! My favorite are the chocolate chip cookies.

Posted On:April 13, 2011, 10:46 pm

Paula

Started this cokie diet about 4 weeks ago and am down 10 pounds. I am 53 yrs old with a slow metabolism...so i think this works!! Love the oatmeal cokies and the cup cakes. I also love the underway drinks...they really cut your hunger. Givent hem a try. So refreshing! Good luck to all

Posted On:April 1, 2011, 9:48 am

JRedd

I purchased my 42 day supply from Costco and so far so good. It has only been a week, but only drinking water and eating the cookies throughout the day with a huge meal at dinner I can already feel and see a difference. I am trying to lose the last 10 to 15 lbs from when I had my daughter. I hope the results that I have read are typical even for someone that is not that overweight. The blueberry muffins are the worst for me, I literally gag on those. Chocolate chip and Oatmeal/Raisin are tolerable. I can't wait to see if this works. I also have no energy so I am just following the diet and not really working out. I just hope that losing 10 to 15 lbs without working out won't make me squishy. I am taking the multivitiam and the website offers some really great recipes. Good luck to all that are trying it.

Posted On:February 16, 2011, 10:55 pm

JOES

HAVE USED COOKIES TO LOOSE WEIGHT AND AS A SUPPLEMENT DURRING THE DAY FOR 1 YEAR NOW. WORKS GREAT IF YOU FOLLOW PROGRAM IN THE BEGINIG, THEN USE IT AS A SUPPLEMENT. WILL HELP YOU CONTROL PORTION SIZE AND WHEN TO EAT. MUST EXERSISE ALONG WITH PROGRAM.

Posted On:February 16, 2011, 5:17 am

TITI

I just started the diet a fews days ago and it's not bad. The cookies are Ok not good or bad....For all those complainign about taste and fusing well then STAY FAT!!!!

Posted On:January 27, 2011, 7:37 am

MB

I have honestly given this a good shot, but for some reason, I feel dizzy by mid-day, and I dont think it is from lack of food or lack of water. I believe that I could possibly have an allergy to one or more of the ingredients (but yet have never had food sensitivities). Has anyone else experienced feeling "heady" when on this diet? Just curious???

Posted On:January 22, 2011, 4:56 pm

Joy

I work 12 hour shifts and these cookies are perfect for throwing a bag into my backpack. I usually only eat the cookies while I'm at work and have lost 25 lbs since January without feeling like I've been on a diet. (losing the weight slowly will help keep it off for me). It's a bit pricey, but so are vending machines when bored.

Posted On:December 16, 2010, 7:40 am

Cristina

I feel greate after 3weeks of cookies, I lost 10Kg. I am happy that I found Smatr for Life, Good luck to all.

Posted On:December 6, 2010, 11:26 am

Rocks

Today is Day 1 of 7 for the cookie diet. I'm following the diet extremely carefully. The only prob is that it's already 9:30pm and I have 2 cookies left...I'm not hungry enough to eat them..so I have only consumed 927 cals and I should be getting about 1200. I Wish I could get the last 200 cals by eating reg food other than cookies..they are OK but def not crave-worthy. HINT** warm the cookies for 10 secs in microwave they'll taste waaay better! I'll keep u all posted on any weight change.

Posted On:November 9, 2010, 7:26 pm

Carolyn

I did very well on this diet at first, but became bored with it after one month,started craving healthy food I was used to such as brown rice, avacodos, etc. Had to divide lunch and supper and cut down on the cookies.

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